1hesitate (about/over sth) to pause before you do sth or before you take a decision, usually because you are uncertain or worried 踌躇;犹豫;迟疑:
He hesitated before going into the room.他犹豫了一下才走进房间。She's still hesitating about whether to accept the job or not.接不接受这份工作,她仍然举棋不定。
2hesitate (to do sth) to not want to do sth because you are not sure that it is right (不确定对不对,所以)不愿意:
Don't hesitate to phone if you have any problems.如有问题,请随时来电查询。 ➔hesitation /ˌhezɪˈteɪʃn ||; ˌhɛzəˈteʃən/ noun [C,U]
She agreed without a moment's hesitation.她毫不犹豫地同意了。